Tag Cards in ClickUp

Tagging cards in ClickUp helps you visually organize work, group related items, and quickly filter what matters most in your workflow.

This guide explains exactly how to add, manage, and filter tags on cards so your workspace stays clear and easy to navigate.

What Are Card Tags in ClickUp?

Card tags are labels you can attach to items to categorize or highlight important details. They are especially helpful when you need to:

• Identify work by theme, such as Marketing or Product.
• Flag special cases, like Blocked or Needs Review.
• Quickly scan boards and dashboards for key information.

In ClickUp, tags appear on cards in several places, giving you a consistent visual cue across different views.

Where Card Tags Appear in ClickUp

Card tags are visible in multiple product areas to keep your context intact as you move around ClickUp.

Tags on Dashboard cards in ClickUp

When you add tasks to Dashboard cards, you can see associated tags directly on the card. This helps you understand:

• Which tasks are high priority.
• Which items might be risky or blocked.
• How work is distributed across categories.

Tags make Dashboard cards more informative without taking up extra space.

Tags on Whiteboard cards in ClickUp

On Whiteboards, cards can also display tags. This is useful when you are:

• Brainstorming ideas and want to group them later.
• Planning projects visually and need quick status cues.
• Mapping workflows and highlighting ownership or risk.

Whiteboard tags mirror the same tags you use elsewhere in ClickUp, so you keep a single, consistent tagging system.

Why Use Card Tags in ClickUp?

Using tags on cards in ClickUp gives you several benefits:

• Better organization: Group cards by topic, urgency, or team.
• Faster scanning: Recognize important cards at a glance by color and label.
• Flexible filtering: Show or hide cards based on any tag combination.
• Consistent language: Standard tags keep the whole team aligned on how work is described.

Once your tags are in place, they become a powerful way to slice and review your information without changing fields or structures.

How to Tag Cards in ClickUp

You can add and manage tags on any supported card type that displays ClickUp task information.

Step 1: Open the card in ClickUp

1. Navigate to the view where your card lives, such as a Dashboard or Whiteboard.
2. Locate the card that needs a tag.
3. Click the card to open its details panel if necessary.

Once open, you will see tag options similar to those used on regular tasks in ClickUp.

Step 2: Add an existing tag

1. Click the tag area or tag icon on the card.
2. Start typing the name of the tag you want to apply.
3. Select the tag from the suggestions list.

The tag will appear on the card immediately. You can repeat this process to apply multiple tags when needed.

Step 3: Create a new tag

1. Click into the tag input area on the card.
2. Type the name of a new tag that does not yet exist.
3. Confirm to create the new tag and apply it to the card.

The new tag will now be available across ClickUp wherever tags are supported, including dashboards and other task-based views.

Step 4: Remove tags from a card

1. Hover over the tag on the card.
2. Click the remove or close icon next to the tag name.
3. Confirm removal if prompted.

Removing a tag from the card does not delete the tag from ClickUp globally; it simply unlinks that specific card from the tag.

Filtering Cards by Tags in ClickUp

Filtering by tag lets you narrow down which cards you see, so you can focus on a specific type of work.

Filter Dashboard cards by tags in ClickUp

1. Open the Dashboard containing your cards.
2. Locate the filter controls on the Dashboard card or at the view level.
3. Select the tag or tags you want to filter by.

The Dashboard will refresh to show only the cards that match the selected tags. You can combine multiple tags to build more precise views.

Filter Whiteboard cards by tags in ClickUp

1. Open your Whiteboard.
2. Use the available filter options to search by tag.
3. Select one or more tags to display matching cards.

This is helpful when a Whiteboard contains many ideas or tasks and you need to isolate a subset, such as everything labeled Priority or Phase 1.

Best Practices for ClickUp Card Tags

To keep your ClickUp workspace clear and easy to manage, follow these simple guidelines.

Use a standard naming convention

• Keep tag names short and descriptive.
• Decide on capitalization rules, such as all lowercase.
• Avoid near-duplicates like priority-high and high-priority.

Limit the number of tags per card

• Use only tags that add clear meaning.
• Avoid tagging every possible characteristic.
• Review tags periodically to remove outdated labels.

Align tags with ClickUp workflows

• Create tags that mirror real team processes, such as Backlog, Idea, or Ready for Review.
• Combine tags with statuses and custom fields to build robust reporting.
• Use tags consistently across Dashboards and Whiteboards so filters behave predictably.

More Resources on ClickUp Tags

For more detail on how card tagging works in the product, including visuals and up-to-date changes, see the official documentation on tag cards in ClickUp.

If you want expert help optimizing your broader workspace setup, including how tags interact with views, dashboards, and automations, you can explore consulting services at Consultevo.

By setting up a clear tagging strategy and using card tags consistently in ClickUp, you make every board, dashboard, and Whiteboard easier to read, filter, and manage for your entire team.

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